Russian-speaking Interpreter at the Army Staff's Intelligence and Security Department

One of the Army Staff's focus areas is to build the new army. An army that focuses on capability in the field and in this builds new as well as restructure existing units. The Army Staff develops and produces the army's war units and subordinate units and schools.

The above, combined with the continued establishment of the Army Staff as a cohesive force, makes the tasks very varied, developing, and dynamic. We are all solution-focused and take our tasks and responsibilities with great commitment where everything for the army is our driving force.

The Army – when and where it matters!

The Position Offers

As a Russian-speaking interpreter at the Army Staff's Intelligence and Security Department, you will work closely with the analysts who gather and process intelligence information. You will primarily work with information from open sources, which, together with other information, is processed by intelligence analysts to contribute to the situational picture and assessments made by the department. The position will provide you with a solid foundation for further development within the intelligence and security field, and we are primarily looking for those who see further development within the function ahead. Further education within the intelligence and security function is included as a natural part of the position.

About the Unit

The Intelligence and Security Department is a department within the Army Staff's implementation unit that works broadly across the Army Staff's processes and time perspectives in everything from implementation, planning, and development of new capabilities and services.

The department gathers and processes intelligence information to create decision-making support for the Army Chief, the Army Staff, and the army's units in both the short and long term. Cooperation with partner countries is an essential part of the work to create a common situational picture. The department also leads the security service within the army.

Main Responsibilities

• Translation of primarily text but also some speech
• Gathering from open sources
• Support to the work of intelligence analysts

Qualifications

• Completed Swedish military basic training with approved grades
• Good proficiency in Russian, including military terminology
• Good ability to express oneself in both speech and writing, in both Swedish and English
• Good computer skills
• Driving license B
• Swedish citizenship

Desirable/Preferred

• Completed language training at the Defense Language School
• Previous experience or education in the intelligence field
• Previous experience of working within the Armed Forces
• Previous experience of working with open sources

Personal Qualities

To fit the position, it is necessary to be able to process large amounts of information in a short time and distill the relevant information elements from this. This work requires great attention to detail but also the ability to see the whole in what is often a fragmented basis. The position requires a lack of pretentiousness as the department works as a team and not as individual members. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability for the position. For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment type: Permanent

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Enköping

Start date: By agreement

The work is normally scheduled during office hours, but irregular working hours and business trips occur to varying degrees.

Information about the position is provided by

Lt Col Henning Forss, [email protected], switchboard 0171-15 70 00

Information about the recruitment process

HR Generalist Therese Pettersson, email: [email protected], Tel: 072 165 8238

Union Representatives (All can be reached via FM switchboard 0171-15 70 00)

AST OF: Tobias Brandt

OFR/S: Claus Dehlin

Saco-S: Karin Gällmo

SEKO: Benny Augustsson

Conditions

The employment form requires an approved security clearance.

The Army Staff is a war unit, which means that you will be war-placed, and you are expected to be able to operate across the entire readiness scale (peace, crisis, war). You should also expect to be on standby at times.

Your Application

Welcome with your application by February 2, 2026.

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter (max 1 page), explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces is undergoing a comprehensive development effort to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation and new defense political direction focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, increase the conditions for mission tactics.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be war-placed. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, always verified copies of grades and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.